Jimi Hendrix - Are You Experienced

Purple Haze - 4
Manic Depression - 3
Hey Joe - 3
Love Or Confusion - 4
May This Be Love - 3
I Don't Live Today - 4
The Wind Cries Mary - 4
Fire - 4
Third Stone From The Sun - 4
Foxy Lady - 4
Are You Experienced? - 4
Total - 41 stars / 11 tracks = 3.73 stars

1997 Remaster Bonus Tracks

Stone Free - 3
51st Anniversary - 3
Highway Chile - 3
Can You See Me - 3
Remember - 3
Red House - 3
Total - 59 stars / 17 tracks = 3.47 stars

Let's just ignore these bonus tracks. When I listened to them, I didn't know they were bonus tracks and I was trying to figure out what the big deal about this album was. Once it's cut away, however, trimming the fat, if you will, what's left is a pretty incredible album.

I didn't find the music to be astounding in terms of the song-writing, more the enthusiasm and energy that went into their production. Whether it's familiar riffs and choruses, like "Foxy Lady", or groovy jams, like "Third Stone From The Sun", the album is nearly entirely above-average enjoyable.